Celtic vs Real Madrid

Ange Postecoglou will not change Celtics approach against Real Madrid; striker Kyogo Furuhashi is available for the Champions League opener on Tuesday night ...

"It's a really difficult stadium but a fantastic atmosphere. A team has to be able to defend well and that is what we would like to do on Tuesday. Months later the holders went down 2-1 in a group stage game following Scott McDonald's late winner. They are a lot like us - they have a good dynamic at the moment. "They want to play attacking football. Starfelt went off with a knee problem early in the second half of Saturday's derby.

Eden Hazard capped a fine display from the bench with his first Champions League goal in 651 days as Real Madrid defeated Celtic 3-0 on Tuesday evening.

When fully-fit, Hazard still looks capable of being a serious asset for Real. Consistently blighted by injuries, the winger had made 68 appearances for Los Blancos prior to Tuesday’s fixture, scoring only six goals. It’s never been a question of quality, it’s been his physical condition, the injuries. With three points essentially secure, there was still time for Hazard to put the icing on the cake of his impressive individual performance. However, Celtic had no answers in the second period as Hazard helped Real to a comprehensive win to begin their defence of the Champions League trophy. [Eden Hazard](https://www.givemesport.com/eden-hazard) capped a fine display from the bench with his first [Champions League](https://www.givemesport.com/champions-league) goal in 651 days as [Real Madrid](https://www.givemesport.com/real-madrid) defeated Celtic 3-0 on Tuesday evening.

Danny Murphy reckons Celtic 'poked the bear' with their first half display against Real Madrid - and forced the Spaniards to up their game.

"And really, the second half some of Madrid's quality was outstanding. [Celtic Park](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/celtic-park) score was goalless at half time last night, with the Hoops hitting the bar through Callum McGregor and creating other chances. "And they were clinical in their finishing but Celtic fans were still signing and proud of the performance. [Ange Postecoglou's](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/ange-postecoglou) men have received plenty of praise for the way they went about taking on the heavyweights. A famous result looked a distinct possibility at one stage but the [Champions League](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/uefa-champions-league) holders stepped things up after the break and chalked up a 3-0 win. [Celtic](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) 'poked the bear' with their first half display against Real Madrid - and forced the Spaniards to up their game.

Renowned Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague was in place to watch Celtic vs Real Madrid at Paradise last night.

O’Riley wasn’t the only midfield man that didn’t look out of place last night either, with Callum McGregor and Reo Hatate both excelling in their roles. The Danish U21 international has been in fantastic form and was particularly good against Rangers at the weekend. Humble and so happy to see the progress of their son.

Michael Stewart believes Celtic will be buoyant and bring confidence into the rest of the UEFA Champions League campaign, despite being beaten 3-0 by Real ...

I’m with Stewart, I think Celtic will carry confidence into that match, knowing they don’t have to fear anyone when it comes to enacting a positive, aggressive style of play. As disappointing as it is to come away with a defeat, they will be going into the Champions League games buoyed and confident they can get themselves out of this group stage.” They went up against the champions of Europe and acquitted themselves very, very well.

On appearance number 69, Eden Hazard scored his 7th goal for Real Madrid and his second in 15 Champions League outings. The last goal was quite some time ago, ...

229 days have passed since he last scored for Real Madrid at all, in a 2-1 AET Copa del Rey win away at Elche. Since then, he has started just two Champions League games and played only 83 minutes across three matches in last year’s successful run to win the trophy. What’s more, 1,050 days have passed since Hazard registered a Champions League assist, coming on October 22, 2019, against Galatasaray, his only European assist for Los Blancos. That victory was the only time Real Madrid had previously won in Scotland. The last goal was quite some time ago, 650 days to be precise. This was also the second win on British soil since October 22nd, 2014, when Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool were thrashed 3-0 at Anfield.